The High-EQ Leader. The Art of Vital Leadership: Navigating Business with Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence leadership training
True leadership isn't just about strategy and metrics; it is about human connection, self-awareness, and the ability to influence a team's emotional state positively. Drawing directly from my 15+ years of experience as an international CEO and founder…
Workshop
Description
True leadership isn't just about strategy and metrics; it is about human connection, self-awareness, and the ability to influence a team's emotional state positively. Drawing directly from my 15+ years of experience as an international CEO and founder of Life Academy, this immersive session moves beyond theory into active, experiential mentorship. I guide leaders and managers through the core pillars of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to help them build high-performing, resilient, and human-centered teams.
- The Mindful Check-In: We begin with a brief, powerful self-regulation exercise, showing leaders how to practice an "intentional pause" to find clarity and calm before making high-stakes decisions.
- The Reality Labs: Participants engage in interactive case studies and role-play exercises based on common workplace friction points (e.g., handling rapid organizational change, managing team burnout, or delivering tough feedback with radical empathy).
- Reading the Room: I share practical frameworks on social awareness, teaching leaders how to decode unspoken team dynamics, spot psychological safety gaps, and identify hidden "energy leaks" within their departments.
- The Vitality Blueprint: Every participant walks away with a personalized emotional intelligence checklist and leadership toolkit to implement immediately with their direct reports.
Benefits
Enhanced Resilience & Self-Regulation: Equips leaders with mindfulness-backed techniques to stay grounded, avoid emotional reactivity, and project calm authority during high-pressure crises.
- Empathy & Psychological Safety: Trains managers to practice active listening and deep empathy, creating an office culture where team members feel safe to innovate, speak up, and take creative risks.
- Conflict Resolution & Perspective: Provides clear communication frameworks to navigate complex team friction, turning potential arguments into productive, alignment-focused conversations.
- Increased Motivation & Engagement: Shows leaders how to realign their teams with a shared purpose and the core "why" of the organization, boosting overall team morale and workplace vitality.
- Stronger Team Alignment: Helps leaders foster transparent, trust-based relationships that seamlessly bridge corporate objectives with human well-being.
Hosted by Sandra Isabel Correia
About the Host
I am a high-impact educator, award-winning businesswoman, and human rights advocate with over 20 years of experience leading teams and fostering professional excellence. My background as a filmmaker and a US Department of State-certified expert in business innovation allows me to bring a unique blend of creative vision and strategic discipline to every group I facilitate. Having served as a CEO for over a decade and founded a Life Academy focused on emotional intelligence, I possess a deep, lived understanding of the pressures faced by modern leaders and organizations. My credentials as a Reiki Teacher and a meditation instructor for over six years empower me to lead with a grounded, empathetic presence that prioritizes mental health and authentic relationship development. Recognized internationally for my leadership, including being named "Enterprising Woman of the Year" in the USA, I am a passionate communicator and mentor dedicated to creating cohesive, inclusive environments where people can thrive. I bring a global perspective to my work, fueled by years of transatlantic operations and a commitment to human-centered growth.
Travel Locations
Home Base: Lisbon, Portugal.
Preferred Travel Locations: * Portugal: Nationwide (including Algarve and Porto regions). * United Kingdom: London (+€500 for travel/accommodation). * Belgium: Brussels (+€500 for travel/accommodation). * Spain: Barcelona and Huelva regions (+€300 for travel/accommodation). * International: Willing to travel to the USA (New York/Las Vegas) Cabo Verde or China for extended retreats or programs, with costs to be negotiated based on session length.
Certifications & Credentials
Relevant Qualifications & Certificates
• Creative/Filmmaking: Certificate in ‘Write a Feature-Length Screenplay for film or television’ from Michigan State University, USA.
• Business & Coaching: Certificate in ‘Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation’ from the US Department of State and an Advanced Management Program (PAEGI) from Católica Business & Economics University.
• Wellness: Certified Reiki Teacher and Mindfulness Instructor with over six years of active practice.
• Academic: CAS-Certificate Advanced Study from Huelva University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Corporate Communication.
Insurance & Legal
• Legal Status: Independent Freelancer with the legal right to work and invoice across Europe.
• Professional Liability: (Note: Most corporate facilitators carry Professional Indemnity Insurance. If you have this for your current Academy or business, mention it here. If not, you can state: "Proof of Professional Liability Insurance available upon contract/session agreement").
Key International Awards (The "Social Proof")
These act as a high-level qualification of your expertise:
• 2016: ‘Enterprising Women of the Year’ (USA).
• 2015: ‘Best International Businesswomen’ (WPO/IWEC, USA).
• 2012: ‘Best Businesswomen in Portugal’ (Press/Portugal).
• 2011 “Best Female Entrepreneur of the Year for Europe” by the European Community and European Council of Women Entrepreneurs
Client Requirements
General Space: A quiet, private room of at least 25–30 sq meters to allow for movement and focused group work. For Creative & Coaching Sessions: Technology: High-quality projector and screen for visual presentations and film references. Audio: A sound system or Bluetooth speaker with a microphone (lapel preferred) for larger groups. Materials: A large whiteboard or flipchart with markers for collaborative script plotting and brainstorming. Furniture: Comfortable seating arranged in a semi-circle or "U" shape to foster connection and equality. For Wellness & Meditation Sessions: Equipment: One yoga mat and a small cushion or bolster per participant. Atmosphere: Dimmer switches for lights or the ability to darken the room for deep relaxation and Reiki-centered practices. Comfort: A warm room temperature or provided blankets for participants during stationary meditation.
Past Clients
Google, Ireland. IBM, Lisboa; Camara Municipal da Ribeira Grande, Açores; Zoomarine, Algarve; Clube VII, Lisboa; TEDxWoman; ACLCVBG, Cabo Verde among many others.
Focus Areas
Creative/CultureWell-being/HealthDevelopment/Coaching
Location
Lisbon, Portugal
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Corporate Experience
Significant
Session Types Offered
Interactive & Passive
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Interactive
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